Cookie Policy

1. Introduction to This Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on Linguas (linguas.com), what types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can control, manage, or delete these cookies.

By using Linguas, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of Linguas.

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which provide additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, location, and other settings. This makes your next visit easier and the website more useful to you.

2.1 First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by the website you are visiting (in this case, Linguas). These cookies enable core website functionality and help us understand how you use our website so we can improve your experience.

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. For example, when we use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic, Google sets cookies on our behalf. Third-party cookies may also be set by advertising networks, social media platforms, and other external services integrated into our website.

2.2 Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. Session cookies help websites remember what you're doing as you move from page to page, such as items in your shopping cart or form information you've entered.

Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and until a specified expiration date or until you manually delete them. These cookies remember your preferences and settings for future visits, eliminating the need to re-enter information each time you return to the website. Persistent cookies can last from a few days to several years, depending on their purpose and the website's configuration.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC uses several categories of cookies on Linguas, each serving different purposes. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of Linguas and enable you to navigate the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have requested (such as secure login areas or shopping carts) cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing purposes.

Examples of strictly necessary cookies include:

• Authentication cookies: These verify your identity when you log into your account and keep you logged in as you navigate the website
• Security cookies: These help identify and prevent security risks, such as detecting fraudulent login attempts
• Load balancing cookies: These ensure that your requests are routed to the same server in a server farm, providing consistent performance
• User interface customization cookies: These remember your language preferences, text size, and other customizable interface elements

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use Linguas, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on each page, and whether they experience error messages. These cookies help us understand user behavior and improve our website's performance and user experience.

We use the following analytics services:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. It uses cookies to track and report website traffic, providing insights into visitor demographics, behavior, and engagement. The information collected includes:

• Number of visitors and page views
• Visitor geographic location (country, city)
• Device type, operating system, and browser used
• Traffic sources (how visitors found our website)
• User journey and navigation patterns
• Session duration and bounce rate
• Content engagement metrics

Google Analytics data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not share personally identifiable information with Google Analytics. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Additional Analytics Tools

We may also use other analytics and performance monitoring tools to track website speed, uptime, error rates, and other technical performance metrics. These tools help us identify and resolve technical issues quickly, ensuring a smooth user experience.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow Linguas to remember choices you make (such as your username, language preference, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you've made to text size, font, and other customizable parts of web pages.

Examples of functionality cookies include:

• Language preference cookies: Remember your selected language for future visits
• Region preference cookies: Remember your location to display relevant content
• Accessibility cookies: Remember accessibility settings such as high contrast mode or increased font size
• User preference cookies: Remember your content viewing preferences, such as article sorting order or display density
• Video player cookies: Remember your video playback preferences, such as volume level and playback quality

The information collected by functionality cookies is typically anonymized and does not track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

Google AdSense

Linguas uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to Linguas and other websites on the Internet. These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your interests.

Google AdSense cookies may:

• Track which ads you have seen and clicked on
• Measure ad performance and engagement
• Build a profile of your interests based on websites you visit
• Deliver personalized advertisements relevant to your interests
• Prevent the same ad from being shown to you repeatedly (frequency capping)

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting www.aboutads.info to learn about opting out through the Digital Advertising Alliance.

Affiliate Marketing Cookies

Some content on Linguas contains affiliate links. When you click on these links, affiliate cookies may be placed on your device to track whether you make a purchase. These cookies help us earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Affiliate cookies typically expire after 30-90 days, depending on the affiliate program.

3.5 Social Media Cookies

Linguas includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their embedded content or use their sharing features.

Social media cookies may:

• Track whether you are logged into the social media platform
• Enable social sharing features and track shares
• Collect data about your social media usage for advertising purposes
• Personalize social media content displayed to you
• Track your engagement with embedded social media content

We do not control the cookies set by social media platforms. Please refer to the respective social media platform's privacy policy and cookie policy for more information about how they use cookies.

4. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on Linguas, including their purpose, type, and duration:

Cookie Name	Provider	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users and tracks user behavior	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics	Distinguishes unique users for a single session	Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics	Throttles request rate to limit data collection	Analytics	1 minute
__Secure-3PSIDCC	Google	Targets ads based on content relevant to user	Advertising	1 year
__Secure-3PAPISID	Google	Builds profile of website visitor interests	Advertising	2 years
NID	Google	Stores user preferences and customization	Functionality	6 months
CONSENT	Google	Stores user's cookie consent state	Necessary	20 years
session_id	Linguas	Maintains user session state	Necessary	Session
user_preferences	Linguas	Stores user preferences and settings	Functionality	1 year
language	Linguas	Remembers user's language preference	Functionality	1 year

Note: This list may not be exhaustive as third-party services may change their cookie usage. We update this list periodically to reflect current cookie usage.

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC may use other tracking technologies on Linguas:

5.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)

Web beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies. Unlike cookies, which are stored on your device, web beacons are embedded invisibly on web pages or in emails. We use web beacons to:

• Track email open rates and engagement
• Understand which parts of our website are visited
• Measure advertising effectiveness
• Determine if specific content has been viewed
• Improve overall website performance

5.2 Local Storage

Local storage (HTML5 storage) allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data does not expire and is not automatically sent to the server with every HTTP request. We use local storage to:

• Store user preferences for faster page loading
• Cache frequently accessed data to reduce server requests
• Maintain application state across browser sessions
• Store temporary data for enhanced functionality

5.3 Device Fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting collects information about your device configuration (such as browser type, operating system, screen resolution, installed fonts, and plugins) to create a unique identifier. While we primarily rely on cookies for tracking, some third-party services we use may employ device fingerprinting for fraud prevention and security purposes.

6. How to Control and Manage Cookies

You have several options for controlling and managing cookies on Linguas:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View cookies stored on your device and delete individual cookies
• Block all cookies (though this may prevent some websites from functioning properly)
• Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Set exceptions for specific websites
• Receive notifications when websites attempt to set cookies

Please note that blocking all cookies will prevent you from using certain features of Linguas and may negatively impact your browsing experience.

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

Several organizations offer opt-out tools for advertising cookies:

• Google Ad Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info/
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/

6.3 Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices have settings that allow you to limit ad tracking:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

6.4 Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At present, Linguas does not respond to DNT signals, but we respect all opt-out preferences you set through the methods described above.

7. Cookies and Privacy Regulations

7.1 GDPR Compliance (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs how we use cookies. Under GDPR, we must obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies required for website functionality do not require consent.

Your GDPR rights regarding cookies include:

• The right to be informed about cookies we use
• The right to withdraw consent at any time
• The right to access data collected through cookies
• The right to request deletion of data collected through cookies

7.2 ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)

The ePrivacy Directive, often called the "Cookie Law," requires websites to obtain informed consent before storing or retrieving information from users' devices. Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC complies with the ePrivacy Directive by:

• Providing clear information about cookies we use
• Obtaining explicit consent for non-essential cookies
• Offering easy-to-use cookie management tools
• Respecting users' cookie preferences across visits

7.3 CCPA Compliance (California Users)

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants California residents specific rights regarding their personal information, including data collected through cookies. California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected through cookies
• Know whether personal information is sold or shared
• Opt out of the sale of personal information
• Request deletion of personal information collected through cookies

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, new technologies, legal requirements, or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through a prominent notice on Linguas
• For significant changes, request renewed consent where required by law
• Send email notifications to registered users

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of Linguas after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

9. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact Inter Media Digital Marketing LLC:

• Email: info@intermediadm.com
• Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
• Phone: +971-58-199-3155
• Mail: The Offices 3, One Central, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Website: https://intermediadm.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. For urgent matters related to your privacy rights, please mark your communication as "Urgent - Privacy Rights Request."